Burdette
Primarily a boy's name of French origin with 1,714 recorded births. Also given to 127 girls.
Meaning & Origin
A surname from French.
Burdette is a boy's and girl's baby name of French origin, from a surname derived from the Old French bourde meaning 'joke' or 'jest,' originally a nickname for a witty person. Used as a given name in the 19th and early 20th centuries, it carries a good-humored, old-fashioned American character.
EtymologyShow more
Burdette is cataloged under the French naming tradition. French names blend Latin roots with Norman, Frankish, and Gallic influences, often lending an air of elegance and formality.
In the U.S., Burdette has been recorded as a boy's name since 1885, with 1,714 total births. Browse the French names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Burdette has 71+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1885.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 31 | ▼ |
| 1960s | 80 | ▼ |
| 1950s | 127 | ▼ |
| 1940s | 193 | ▼ |
| 1930s | 361 | ▼ |
| 1920s | 495 | ▲ |
| 1910s | 383 | ▲ |
| 1900s | 34 | ▲ |
| 1890s | 5 | — |
| 1880s | 5 | — |
The Story of Burdette
A Greatest Generation name
Peaking in 1922, Burdette is a name steeped in history. Boys named Burdette are most likely born between 1912 and 1932.
How rare is Burdette?
With 1,714 total births on record, Burdette remains a rare and distinctive pick.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1885, grew steadily over the decades, peaked in the 1920s with 495 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Burdette by the numbers
- Would fill 36 school buses
- Meeting one Burdette per day would take 4.7 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(71 years, 1885–1979)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 6 | #5442 |
| 1978 | 7 | #4614 |
| 1977 | 6 | #5210 |
| 1976 | 5 | #5710 |
| 1970 | 7 | #3891 |
| 1969 | 5 | #4477 |
| 1967 | 6 | #3600 |
| 1966 | 5 | #4016 |
| 1965 | 16 | #1991 |
| 1964 | 8 | #3071 |
| 1963 | 5 | #4112 |
| 1962 | 9 | #2867 |
| 1961 | 16 | #2074 |
| 1960 | 10 | #2702 |
| 1959 | 13 | #2313 |
| 1958 | 12 | #2382 |
| 1957 | 6 | #3610 |
| 1956 | 12 | #2377 |
| 1955 | 8 | #2993 |
| 1954 | 12 | #2326 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Burdette as a Girl's Name
While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Burdette has also been given to 127 girls in the U.S. since 1908.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1885–1979